fertile valleys
Rich agricultural basins
Fertile valleys are low-lying areas between hills or mountains where soil conditions support abundant plant growth.
The phrase appears frequently in descriptions of agricultural regions and ancient civilizations, which typically arose where rivers deposited rich sediment: The fertile valleys of Mesopotamia gave rise to early farming.
The image extends metaphorically to any environment conducive to growth or creativity.
- irrigationArtificial water supply for agriculture
- floodplainFlood-prone riverside lowland
- river basinLand draining to one waterway
- water tableTop of groundwater zone
- breadbasketMajor grain-producing region
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